As digital transformation spreads throughout business, the need for effective Data Governance is gaining importance, benefiting every task and process where reliable data is indispensable.
For more information take a look at CIMdata's Dossier on this topic.
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A CIMdata Dossier: Data Governance
CIMdata Definition: Data Governance
The definition, implementation, and management of policies, procedures, structure, roles, and responsibilities that outline and enforce rules of engagement, decision rights, and accountabilities to effectively manage information assets.
Useful Resources
Blog Postings
Building a Unified Approach to Data Governance Across Your Organization
The Power of Scalable Data Governance
A Conversation on AI, Data Volume, and Governance in PLM
How to Best Approach Data Governance
Data Governance is Crucial for Complex Product Development
Digitization Vs Digitalization
Data Governance Vs Data Management
You can't underestimate the importance of data governance
Data Governance – The Top Five Benefits of Business Glossary Management
Learning More About Data Governance
Avoiding Digital Transformation Roadmap Detours
Data Governance in the Era of Digital Transformation
Webinars
AI Governance: Ensuring Responsible AI Development & Use
Complex Product Development Demands Data Governance
The Importance of Data Governance within Digital Transformation
Avoiding Digital Transformation Roadmap Detours
Data Governance in the Era of Digital Transformation
Recent Publications
AI governance—the unavoidable imperative of responsibility
Engineering.com, July 8, 2025
By Janie Gurley, Data Governance Practice Director, CIMdata, Inc.
Data Governance: Establishing and Maintaining Trust in Information
Engineering.com, January 3, 2023
By Peter Bilello, President & CEO, CIMdata, Inc.
Data Governance: Getting Off to a Good Start
CIMdata Position Paper, July 13, 2017
By Janie Gurley, Data Governance Practice Manager, CIMdata, Inc.